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Re: birth control & anti-depressants
From: jillian (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 2 21:45:32 2007
so you take Elavil and Cymbalta and birth control? do they all mesh well
together? you're right, i have been taking the Cymbalta at night. i was
considering Wellbutrin b/c I've been so tired but Wellbutrin by no means
helps with insomnia. So Elavil can be used as a sleep aid instead of
anti-depressant then? also, i'm noticing oily skin and oddly more
pimples and it's got to be Loestrin b/c it's def. differnt then before.
Have you heard of that? sorry for all the questions.
At Mon, 2 Apr 2007, Alyson wrote:
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>I'm on Loestrin and haven't had any of those problems.
>The Cymbalta is often prescribed to treat people with chronic pain
>conditions. Unfortunately one of the side effects is that it may keep
>you awake at night. I am also on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia. My
>reproductive endocrinologist initially put me on Elavil for the endo to
>help me sleep. It is also an anti depressant, but in small doses (I'm
>taking 25mg at night) functions as a sleep aid. I started feeling much
>more rested and did not got exhausted as easily. When I was diagnosed
>with the fibro, the rheumatologist put me on Cymbalta (30 mg, 2 pills at
>night). I went back to being exhausted again. So, we switched the
>Cymbalta to taking it in the morning instead of night, and I feel alot
>better.
>I don't really think it would be the Loestrin causing the sleepiness,
>but if you don't typically tolerate birth control very well it could
>contribute to the depression. I would start by talking to your doctor
>about changing the dosage time if you are taking the Cymbalta at night.
>If you are still having any difficulty sleeping or you feel tired it may
>be worth asking about the Elavil. Also ask the gyn about the
>depression. Especially if you have had any of those symptoms while on
>birth control previously.
>Alyson
>
>At Sun, 1 Apr 2007, jillian wrote:
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>>I have a history of sever endometriosis and do not have insurance to get
>>another surgery. my gyn. put me on Cymbalta and Loestrin24/Fe but i
>>feel more tired and depressed than before. is this common?
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